CDI3-SCISIM
  • 1. Which of the following is a primary purpose of an investigative interview?
A) . To intimidate the suspect
B) . To conduct a surprise raid
C) . To immediately obtain a confession
D) To gather accurate information and clarify facts
  • 2. Which method of interview involves open-ended questions to encourage the subject
A) Leading questioning
B) Direct questioning
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Rapid-fire questioning
  • 3. Which type of interrogation method relies on psychological strategies rather than
A) Forceful confrontation
B) Reid technique
C) Covert surveillance
D) Physical intimidation
  • 4. In an admission, a person acknowledges:
A) Only the elements of the crime
B) Their innocence
C) The entire criminal act
D) Facts that may indicate involvement but not the full criminal liability
  • 5. Which of the following is required for a confession to be admissible in court?
A) It must be made to any person
B) It must be voluntarily made
C) It must be made in front of the media
D) It must be coerced under pressure
  • 6. Which of the following statements about dying declarations is true?
A) They are admissible even without corroboration if the declarant believes death is imminent
B) They are only valid if the declarant survives
C) They must be notarized
D) They are inadmissible unless a judge witnesses them
  • 7. An independent relevant statement is:
A) A confession made under duress
B) . A statement made to the police immediately after arrest
C) . A statement that independently proves facts of the case
D) A statement made to influence another witness
  • 8. Which of the following is a method used in interrogation to detect deception?
A) Polygraph testing
B) Open-ended narrative
C) Passive observation
D) Note-taking
  • 9. Which principle underlies the validity of a voluntary confession?
A) Absence of threats, inducement, or coercion
B) Presence of media witnesses
C) Intimidation by authorities
D) Immediate police confrontation
  • 10. The type of interview that seeks to establish a timeline of events is:
A) Informal
B) Cognitive
C) Structured
D) Narrative
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for a confession?
A) The suspect must be informed of their rights
B) It must include a public apology
C) It must be made knowingly and intelligently
D) . It must be voluntary
  • 12. The Reid Technique primarily focuses on:
A) Gathering physical evidence
B) Conducting surveillance
C) Using confrontation and behavioral analysis to elicit a confession
D) Encouraging suspects to lie
  • 13. A dying declaration can be admitted without corroboration if:
A) It was recorded on video
B) The declarant was aware death was imminent
C) It was signed in front of police
D) It was written and notarized
  • 14. Which of the following best describes a cognitive interview?
A) Focuses on witness memory retrieval through context reinstatement
B) Is conducted without asking questions
C) Relies on threats to elicit statements
D) Forces the suspect to provide a confession
  • 15. When analyzing an independent relevant statement, investigators should:
A) Accept the statement at face value
B) Ignore contradictions
C) Use the statement only as hearsay
D) Verify the statement independently without coercion
  • 16. Which technique encourages witnesses to reconstruct past events to improve recall accuracy?
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Rapid questioning
C) Leading questions
D) Confrontational interrogation
  • 17. A confession made after prolonged detention without access to counsel is:
A) Presumed involuntary and inadmissible
B) Considered independent relevant statement
C) Admissible in court
D) Admissible in court
  • 18. The primary purpose of a police interrogation is to:
A) Elicit the truth from a suspect
B) Immediately arrest anyone nearby
C) Obtain evidence through coercion
D) Publicly shame the suspect
  • 19. Which of the following is a legal safeguard to ensure a confession is voluntary?
A) Using physical pressure
B) Advising the suspect of their right to remain silent
C) Conducting the interrogation in private
D) Threatening the suspect with punishment
  • 20. Which is a hallmark of an independent relevant statement?
A) Made voluntarily and without prompting
B) Needs corroboration to be valid
C) Requires police supervision
D) Given only after a court order
  • 21. During an investigative interview, the officer should:
A) Ask leading questions to force answers
B) Focus on irrelevant facts
C) Interrupt the witness frequently
D) Listen actively and encourage detailed narratives
  • 22. Which method of interrogation is structured around behavioral cues and inconsistencies in the suspect’s story?
A) Direct confrontation
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Passive observation
D) Reid Technique
  • 23. Which factor may render a confession inadmissible?
A) Threats or promises made by law enforcement
B) . Recording of the confession
C) Voluntary nature
D) Knowledge of rights
  • 24. A statement made by a person under the belief that they are about to die is:
A) An admission
B) . A hearsay statement
C) A dying declaration
D) A voluntary confession
  • 25. Which is an example of an open-ended question during an interview?
A) Was the door locked?”
B) Can you describe everything that happened that day?”
C) You didn’t hit anyone, right?”
D) Did you see him take the money?”
  • 26. Which of the following best defines an admission?
A) . An acknowledgment of some facts that may establish a crime but stops short of full guilt
B) Statement without any factual basis
C) Statement by a third party
D) Complete confession of guilt
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a type of interview?
A) Coercive
B) Investigative
C) Informational
D) Cognitive
  • 28. In applying the principles of dying declaration, one must ensure
A) The statement is notarized
B) It is read aloud in court
C) The statement is recorded immediately
D) The declarant knew death was imminent
  • 29. A confession made to a fellow detainee under threat is:
A) Considered independent relevant statement
B) Inadmissible due to coercion
C) Admissible
D) Automatically valid
  • 30. Which method is most effective for improving witness memory recall?
A) Confrontational interrogation
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Leading questions
D) Rapid-fire questioning
  • 31. Which principle ensures the reliability of an independent relevant statement?
A) Must be repeated multiple times
B) Must be made publicly
C) Must involve a police officer
D) Statement must be voluntary and independent of coercion
  • 32. . The legal safeguard that a suspect’s statement cannot be used if obtained under
A) Doctrine of independent evidence
B) Rule against hearsay
C) Principle of voluntariness
D) Miranda rights
  • 33. During an interview, which approach helps minimize witness anxiety and improve information accuracy?
A) Ignoring witness responses
B) Repeating questions rapidly
C) Friendly and neutral demeanor
D) Aggressive confrontation
  • 34. Which of the following is an element of a valid confession?
A) Voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
B) Made without awareness of rights
C) Coerced under threat
D) Given to a third party only
  • 35. When analyzing a dying declaration, the investigator should:
A) Require the presence of legal counsel
B) Treat it as hearsay by default
C) Ignore the timing of the statement
D) Determine if the declarant believed death was imminent
  • 36. Which interview method emphasizes reconstructing the context of the event?
A) Rapid questioning
B) Coercive interrogation
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Leading questions
  • 37. An independent relevant statement can be used in court:
A) Even without the declarant being present
B) Only if it is corroborated
C) Only if the declarant testifies
D) Never
  • 38. Which of the following is the main difference between an admission and a confession?
A) Admission is given in court; confession is private
B) Admission is voluntary; confession is always coerced
C) Admission acknowledges some facts; confession acknowledges full criminal responsibility
D) Admission is always false; confession is always true
  • 39. Which of the following statements is true about dying declarations?
A) . They are inadmissible unless signed
B) They must be witnessed by two officers
C) They require corroboration
D) They are exceptions to the hearsay rule
  • 40. During interrogation, detecting verbal and non-verbal cues is important because:
A) . It can identify deception or inconsistencies
B) It substitutes for evidence
C) It makes the suspect nervous
D) It forces a confession
  • 41. A voluntary statement made without threat, inducement, or promise is classified a
A) Coerced statement
B) Hearsay
C) Leading question
D) . Admission or confession
  • 42. Which is an example of an indirect interrogation method?
A) . Physical intimidation
B) Behavioral analysis of the suspect’s story
C) Direct questioning with threats
D) Forced written confession
  • 43. A statement that helps establish the facts independently of the suspect’s confession is:
A) Independent relevant statement
B) Hearsay evidence
C) Coerced confession
D) Dying declaration
  • 44. Which of the following is critical for admissibility of confessions?
A) Speed of confession
B) Presence of media
C) Voluntariness and knowledge of rights
D) Prior criminal record
  • 45. . Which of the following best represents a structured interview
A) Random questions without structure
B) Surprise questioning
C) Standardized questions asked in a pre-determined order
D) Aggressive interrogation
  • 46. Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of interrogation?
A) Reid technique
B) Public humiliation
C) Cognitive interviewing
D) Polygraph-assisted interview
  • 47. A suspect admits involvement in a crime but denies full responsibility. This is an example of:
A) Full confession
B) Coerced statement
C) Hearsay
D) Admission
  • 48. Which principle justifies admitting a dying declaration even if the declarant is unavailable?
A) The need for witnesses
B) The belief that a person is unlikely to lie when facing imminent death
C) The requirement for a judge’s approval
D) The requirement for notarization
  • 49. Which of the following ensures that a confession is legally obtained?
A) Taken after threats
B) Taken in a public forum
C) Taken secretly with intimidation
D) Voluntary, informed, and without coercion
  • 50. During interview analysis, an investigator should:
A) Accept statements at face value
B) Ignore inconsistencies
C) Only record confessions, not admissions
D) Correlate statements with independent evidence for reliability
  • 51. Which of the following best distinguishes theft from robbery under the Revised Penal Code?
A) Theft involves intimidation; robbery does not
B) Robbery requires prior consent of the victim; theft does not
C) Theft is committed only in commercial establishments; robbery is not
D) Robbery involves violence or intimidation; theft does not
  • 52. Which is a key element of estafa under the RPC?
A) Killing a person to gain property
B) Misappropriation or conversion of property through deceit
C) Taking personal property by intimidation
D) Breaking and entering a house
  • 53. During a criminal investigation, which approach is most appropriate for robbery with serious physical injuries?
A) Interview witnesses only
B) ocus solely on recovering stolen property
C) Forensic and medical examination with crime scene documentation
D) Only review surveillance footage
  • 54. In distinguishing theft from estafa, which factor is critical in investigation?
A) Number of victims
B) Whether the property is movable or immovable
C) Presence of deceit or fraudulent intent
D) The value of the property
  • 55. Which procedure is essential in investigating estafa?
A) . Interviewing neighbors
B) Verifying the victim’s prior consent
C) Checking fingerprints only
D) Establishing proof of deceit or misrepresentation
  • 56. A thief steals a bag from a crowded market. Which investigative approach is most effective?
A) In-depth financial profiling of the suspect
B) Eyewitness identification and CCTV review
C) Filing an administrative report
D) Seizing unrelated evidence in nearby areas
  • 57. What differentiates robbery in a dwelling from robbery in a public place?
A) Use of firearms is prohibited in dwelling robbery
B) Robbery in a dwelling is punishable more severely due to violation of personal security
C) Public robbery requires prior planning; dwelling does not
D) Only dwelling robbery requires victim testimony
  • 58. Which is a legal requirement for confiscating stolen property during investigation?
A) Consent from neighbors
B) Court-issued warrant or lawful seizure
C) Public announcement
D) Verbal permission from the suspect
  • 59. Which stage is most crucial in establishing criminal liability for theft?
A) Establishing prior criminal record
B) Proving actual taking without consent
C) Recovering the stolen item
D) Proving motive
  • 60. When analyzing a robbery scene, investigators should focus primarily on:
A) . The weather during the incident
B) Physical evidence and witness statements P
C) Public opinion
D) The social media accounts of neighbors
  • 61. Under R.A. 10883, carnapping with serious physical injuries is punishable by:
A) Fine only
B) Community service
C) Imprisonment of 6 months
D) Reclusion temporal to death
  • 62. Which of the following is a distinctive element of carnapping?
A) Breaking into a house
B) Kidnapping for ransom
C) Theft of personal jewelry
D) Taking a motor vehicle with intent to gain
  • 63. The essential investigative step in carnapping is
A) Verifying vehicle ownership and tracing its location
B) . Filing a complaint with barangay officials
C) Ignoring CCTV footage
D) . Interviewing neighbors only
  • 64. In an anti-carnapping investigation, which evidence is most vital
A) . Vehicle registration and plate number
B) . Victim’s income record
C) The suspect’s prior unrelated offenses
D) Public sentiment
  • 65. What is the difference between carnapping with violence and carnapping without violence?
A) Location of the vehicle
B) Number of suspects involved
C) Type of vehicle used
D) Use of physical harm or intimidation during the crime
  • 66. Which approach helps trace the stolen vehicle in anti-carnapping cases
A) Reviewing traffic camera footage and GPS tracking
B) Seizing property in nearby towns
C) nterviewing unrelated witnesses
D) Forensic analysis of tire marks
  • 67. P.D. 1612 “Anti-Fencing” law primarily addresses
A) . Kidnapping for ransom
B) Theft of livestock only
C) Forgery of documents
D) Selling stolen goods knowingly
  • 68. nvestigators suspect a person of selling a stolen vehicle knowingly. Which law applies?
A) R.A. 9208
B) . R.A. 6539
C) . R.A. 9160
D) P.D. 1612
  • 69. In analyzing a carnapping case, the chain of custody of evidence is essential to:
A) . Increase public awareness
B) Ensure the admissibility of recovered vehicle in court
C) Reduce police workload
D) Protect suspect’s rights
  • 70. Which investigative method best aids prevention of vehicle theft
A) Asking the media to report thefts
B) Conducting surprise inspections only in schools
C) . Surveillance and monitoring of known “hot spots
D) Random public announcements
  • 71. Which is a core element of human trafficking
A) Theft of property
B) . Force, coercion, or deception for exploitation
C) Illegal importation of goods
D) Simple kidnapping without intent
  • 72. R.A. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Rape Law) strengthens protection of:
A) Private property owners
B) Minors and women in trafficking-related sexual exploitation
C) Bank account holders
D) Vehicle owners
  • 73. In human trafficking cases, first investigative step is:
A) . Locate and rescue victims safely
B) Arrest suspects immediately without plan
C) Ignore digital evidence
D) . Search unrelated areas
  • 74. Investigating a suspected trafficking operation, the investigator should
A) . Avoid interviewing victims
B) . Ignore online communication records
C) . Trace recruitment, transport, and exploitation stages
D) . Focus solely on financial transactions
  • 75. Which law addresses the prevention of child exploitation in trafficking
A) . R.A. 6539
B) P.D. 1612
C) . R.A. 9160
D) . R.A. 9208
  • 76. Key investigative approach in human trafficking involves
A) . Ignoring forensic digital evidence
B) Public announcements only
C) Filing reports without rescue operations
D) . Coordinating with social welfare agencies and local authorities
  • 77. Which is a red flag in money laundering related to trafficking
A) Small personal spending
B) Attending community events
C) . Unusually large or frequent money transfers from unknown sources
D) Owning a private vehicle
  • 78. Investigators analyzing digital communication in trafficking cases focus on
A) . Identifying recruiters, victims, and financial transactions
B) . Ignoring online chats
C) Publicly disclosing personal data
D) Monitoring unrelated social media
  • 79. The expanded law on human trafficking (R.A. 11862) covers:
A) . Prevention of trafficking in persons, especially women and children
B) . Only property theft
C) Financial fraud
D) . Vehicle carnapping
  • 80. In analyzing trafficking cases, investigators apply which Bloom’s level
A) . Understanding and analyzing patterns of recruitment and exploitation
B) . Memorizing names only
C) Recording weather data
D) Ignoring financial evidence
  • 81. Which is the first stage of money laundering
A) Integration – using money for business investment
B) . Placement – introducing illicit funds into the financial system
C) . Recovery – reporting to authorities
D) Layering – separating illicit funds from origin
  • 82. Which stage of money laundering involves complex transactions to conceal
A) Exploitation
B) Placement
C) Layering
D) Integration
  • 83. Integration stage in money laundering means
A) No financial movement occurs
B) Money appears legitimate for investment or business
C) Assets are seized by authorities
D) Money is stolen physically
  • 84. Which law governs Anti-Money Laundering in the Philippines
A) . RA 9208
B) . RA 9160
C) . RA 6539
D) . PD 1612
  • 85. When analyzing suspicious financial transactions, investigators are applying which Bloom’s level?
A) Remembering
B) Analyzing
C) Repeating reports
D) Memorizing laws only
  • 86. RA 10927 amends which law
A) . RA 9160 – Anti-Money Laundering Act
B) . RA 9208 – Human Trafficking
C) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
D) RA 10364 – Expanded Anti-Rape
  • 87. Investigators use bank records and transaction monitoring in which stage of money laundering?
A) Integration only
B) None of the above
C) . Placement and layering
D) Recovery only
  • 88. Which method is critical for applying AML laws
A) Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and reporting of suspicious transactions
B) Random inspections of homes
C) Ignoring large transactions
D) Asking media for information
  • 89. Which is a typical red flag for money laundering
A) Small daily purchases
B) . Routine payroll deposits
C) . Buying groceries with cash
D) Structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements
  • 90. Investigating money laundering linked to trafficking requires
A) Ignoring financial flows
B) Memorizing case files only
C) Tracing illicit money, linking to suspects, and analyzing transaction patterns
D) Confiscating property randomly
  • 91. A suspect is involved in carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering. Which approach integrates all investigations?
A) Filing separate complaints without coordination
B) Interviewing only neighbors
C) . Ignoring digital evidence
D) Multi-agency coordination, evidence tracing, forensic and financial analysis
  • 92. When analyzing estafa committed via online platforms, investigators should
A) . Examine digital contracts, trace financial transfers, and interview parties involved
B) . Only ask victims for statements
C) Ignore electronic evidence
D) Seize unrelated property
  • 93. Which evidence type is common to carnapping and trafficking investigations
A) . Only weather records
B) . Random surveillance
C) . Vehicle/asset registration, GPS tracking, financial transactions
D) Only eyewitness statements
  • 94. In evaluating a theft-robbery scenario with money laundering links, what should investigators prioritize?
A) Conducting public surveys
B) Only recovering stolen property
C) Arresting without warrants
D) Following money trails, linking proceeds to suspects, and recovering property
  • 95. What distinguishes a high-level investigator’s approach from a basic investigation?
A) Asking for public opinion
B) . Filing reports without evidence
C) Memorizing laws only
D) Ability to analyze multiple crime patterns, link them to laws, and plan coordinated interventions
  • 96. An integrated analysis of trafficking and money laundering requires
A) . Ignoring financial records
B) Interviewing unrelated parties
C) . Confiscating vehicles randomly
D) Understanding recruitment, exploitation, and fund movement stages
  • 97. Which law is cross-cutting between trafficking and money laundering
A) . RA 9160 – AML
B) RPC – Theft provisions only
C) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
D) . PD 1612 – Anti-Fencing
  • 98. Investigators need which skill when linking multiple property crimes
A) Writing press releases
B) . Analytical skills to identify patterns, connections, and evidence chains
C) Only memorization of laws
D) Public speaking skills
  • 99. Which is a critical legal principle in investigating multiple property crimes
A) Public opinion can replace evidence
B) Arrest without warrant is preferred
C) . Media exposure ensures conviction
D) Evidence must be legally obtained to ensure admissibility
  • 100. In analyzing all property crimes, anti-carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering, the investigator’s ultimate goal is to:
A) Publicize the case
B) Only arrest suspects
C) Only file reports
D) Recover property, prosecute offenders, protect victims, and prevent recurrence
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